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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.44, 2,613.90 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.44, 2,613.90 and 588.52 is: 882.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.44 : 2,613.90 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.44/2,613.90 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.44x = 2,613.90 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.44x = 1,538,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,332.43/1,742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.86

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